Brunel University

Course Details

International Journalism MA

Course Description

Do you want to report the news from the most interesting and important parts of the world? Are you committed to a career in journalism but need the professional skills? From the moment you start our International Journalism MA course you will learn to deliver high quality video, audio, online and print journalism. The International Journalism MA is designed to provide our students with digital multiplatform journalism skills and advanced understanding of the context of journalism in the fast changing world of news media. This is a challenging, employment orientated course in a major London university focussed on international reporting. View student profiles We believe the sooner you get practical experience of a real journalism workplace the sooner you will be ready to join the industry. All our students find placements in the news industry while they are with us. The course features a synthesis of practical and theoretical skills contextualising different forms of journalistic practice within a framework of technological, political and cultural change. If you want to get a sense of what we do please visit our public facing website Journalism@Brunel which includes examples of student work, staff publications, our guest speaker roster and our discussions over topical journalism issues. As a research university we are able to offer small course groups so we provide a bespoke service where we know and advise each student individually in their skills and journalism career. We choose students from all over the world.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

Graduates from the International Journalism MA will be able to consider future careers as: Reporters for international news agencies War and foreign correspondents Online journalists Magazine journalists Investigative journalists Content producers for mobile platforms Communication officer in non-government and private sector organisations Further research in academia (e.g. MPhil/PhD). The programme will appeal to a broad range of candidates with an interest in journalism across all sectors, including print journalism, online journalism, radio journalism, TV journalism and especially in areas of convergence. Our particular appeal will be to students looking for advanced skills for global journalism. Our skill base will enable you to be an effective journalist in any international setting. The programme will also cater for students hoping to enter other sectors as media skills play a major part in public relations, marketing, advertising plus non-governmental organisations and the public sector.




International Journalism MA Brunel University